Anchorsholme Primary Academy vs Westcliff Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Thornton-Cleveleys · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
595 students
Westcliff Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
| Measure | Anchorsholme Primary Academy Thornton-Cleveleys, North West | Westcliff Primary Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1329 of 2,286 | #272 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10386 of 15,697 | #2129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 595 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 595 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 104.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 30% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thornton-Cleveleys | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.anchorsholme.co.uk | www.westcliffprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westcliff Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 38.8).
- •Westcliff Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 53%).
- •Westcliff Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 7%).
- •Anchorsholme Primary Academy is the larger school with 595 students compared with 246.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorsholme Primary Academy better than Westcliff Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westcliff Primary Academy ranks higher (80.2 vs 38.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anchorsholme Primary Academy and Westcliff Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Thornton-Cleveleys and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anchorsholme Primary Academy: 595. Westcliff Primary Academy: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anchorsholme Primary Academy and Westcliff Primary Academy rank in North West?
Anchorsholme Primary Academy is 1329th of 2,286 and Westcliff Primary Academy is 272nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).